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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFP for For the Provision of European Commission Work"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFP for For the Provision of European Commission Work

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc8c67c9-c26d-4301-8226-b62d4e1ad086

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## Summary

The public procurement process is conducted by Cefas, who is seeking bids for their project titled "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFP for For the Provision of European Commission Work". This opportunity falls within the environmental auditing industry category and is designated for delivery in the East of England, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 4th January 2018. The selected supplier will be responsible for conducting audits related to European Commission grant work, specifically regarding Horizon 2020 and INTERREG projects, with a contract value of £36,000 and a duration from 1st February 2018 to 31st March 2021.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and accounting services, particularly those that possess experience in environmental audits and grant-based projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this tender well-suited to their capabilities, given that Cefas considers such organisations might be suitable suppliers. Firms with a strong background in compliance auditing and familiarity with the standards set by the European Commission will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The successful bidder is required to conduct Audits to meet the relevant requirements for independent auditing of: *European Commission grant-based work Horizon 2020 INTERREG *Other - to add (subject to written agreement between the Parties) The designated independent auditor must possess sector experience in Horizon 2020 and INTERREG and must be INTERREG Level 1 Control approved. Only the successful bidder need apply for FLC approval, at which stage Cefas will supply specific project details. All audits must be completed in accordance with the standards laid out in the Commission guidelines relating to: *Horizon 2020 *INTERREG (These can be found on the EC website and are regularly updated) Audit exercises to be carried out are as detailed in the schedule at Annex 1 (which is included to download as part of the tender package). Any adjustment to this requirement shall be agreed in writing between the Parties. Cefas will provide a draft annual audit plan at the beginning of each calendar year, which will be subject to changes required by the Commission, Coordinators and other Participants. Cefas will notify the provider immediately of any such changes to requirements. FOR FULL DETAILS PLEASE VISIT https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VSZ6Z4NDV2 Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60077b53-f67a-4da9-866e-45fa8a1951f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEES ACCOUNTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services
- 90714000 - Environmental auditing

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2018 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60077b53-f67a-4da9-866e-45fa8a1951f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60077b53-f67a-4da9-866e-45fa8a1951f5
  5th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=295631036
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VSZ6Z4NDV2

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